Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Evergreen Conifer
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Mountains, subtropical regions
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Needle rust, Scale
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana 'Conica'
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Dwarf Alberta Fichte
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Enano Alberta Spruce
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Νάνος Αλμπέρτα Spruce
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Anão Alberta Spruce
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Spruce Alberta Nane
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cupressaceae
Season and Care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and White Cedar
Season and care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Alberta Spruce and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Alberta Spruce and White Cedar Physical Information
Dwarf Alberta Spruce and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Alberta Spruce height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and White Cedar are as follows:
Dwarf Alberta Spruce flower color:
Dwarf Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and White Cedar
Care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Alberta Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.